Montana was the first state in 2019 to sign sports betting into law. IGT and the Montana lottery signed a seven-year contract in 2016 that allows IGT to expand their services to offer sports betting. The timing of when legal sports betting in Montana will launch is...

The Montana Lottery’s no-bid sportsbook contract with Intralot is generating controversy. Various industry lobbyists want a full, open bidding process. If the Intralot deal is scrapped, sports betting could be delayed into next year. HELENA, Mont. – Montana is racing...

• Gov. Steve Bullock (D) vetoed SB 330 on May 3. • The bill’s veto override fell well short of the necessary 2/3 vote during polling. • For now, MT sports betting will be online and administered by the state lottery. HELENA, Mont. – On Tuesday, Democrat Montana Gov....

Montana was previously one of four states that were pardoned of the federal prohibition of sports betting known as PASPA. Montana Governor Steve Bullock has the option to sign two sports betting bills, sign one and veto the other, or let them both pass without a...